Share your favorite Bob Seger memories
Bob Seger performs in Grand Rapids last month.
Darren Breen | The Grand Rapids Press
But there are still some in Ann Arbor who knew him when—who remember Bob Seger in the early days, the era of "East Side Story" and "2 + 2 = ?" and "Persecution Smith." Or even before that.
Although Seger has lived in the Oakland County area for many years, he grew up in Ann Arbor — he's noted that his song "Main Street" was actually about Ann Street — and started performing here. And of course, he's played countless shows throughout Michigan in the intervening years.
As fans wait for Seger's three concerts this week at the Palace of Auburn Hills, it's a good time to think back on great shows of the past. What's your favorite Bob Seger memory? A classic Cobo show from the 1970s? An early gig in Ann Arbor? Or something more recent?
Leave your thoughts in a comment below, or email them to entertainment@annarbor.com and we'll add them.
Comments
Glenn Galler
Tue, May 17, 2011 : 1:25 a.m.
I went to Pioneer from 1974 to 1978 and ran track and cross country. We always had parties with the girls track and cross country team. The best part of each party was the slow dance to Turn The Page which was put on near the end of the party. Glenn
ypsi
Tue, May 17, 2011 : 1:16 a.m.
Crisler Arena in the 70's,the song I most remember was Turn The Page with the sax player coming down from the ceiling on a swing.Something I'll never forget!
sad day
Mon, May 16, 2011 : 8:31 p.m.
I went to Ann Arbor Pioneer High with Bob, just loved those sock hops. I remember his house almost next door to Almendinger Park and all the football games there. I saw Bob in concert March 2007 it was an added bonus when Kid Rock came in. I would of loved to say hi, but couldn't get near enough to the stage. Still loving Heavy Music. My dad liked Old Time Rock n Roll and used it as his channel music at Lake Erie when he went walleye fishing. It was only fitting to play it at his funeral. Thanks Bob
UM Rocks
Mon, May 16, 2011 : 6:58 p.m.
Watching him at Pine Knob in the mid 90s. He sang "Come to Papa" and his two small children tottered out onto the stage to his waiting arms. It was such a sweet moment. Plus he went to my alma mater, the best high school in the world!!! :-)
81wolverine
Mon, May 16, 2011 : 6:02 p.m.
Summer of 1978 after my freshman year at U-M, Bob Seger appeared at Pine Knob (now DTE Energy Theatre) and sold out 4 or 5 shows quickly. Fortunately, they added a couple more and my friends and I spent several shifts waiting in line overnight to get tickets. We ended up with great seats up front, near the middle and the show was fantastic. Of course then, he was HUGELY popular, riding the wave of his blockbuster albums Night Moves and Live Bullet. Good times!
Ichabod Crane
Mon, May 16, 2011 : 2:19 p.m.
In the summer of 1982 I was a law student at the U. of Michigan. Bob Seger was walking through the Law Quad while I was playing frisbee with a friend. We stopped him to say hello and asked him if he wanted to play frisbee. He said "Yes" and played frisbee with us for about a half hour. Very nice man.
Hot Sam
Mon, May 16, 2011 : 1:03 p.m.
The most fun is when you have your hands on the faders, and the crowd is singing so loud you can't hear the PA. You know you can't turn it up any more as it would just feed back...that's when you get those little goose bumps and it's all worth it...